Marshall County linebacker/defensive end Don'ta Hightower has been one of the top players in the southern middle Tennessee area for the past couple of seasons. A versatile player at many positions on either side of the ball, the 6-foot-3, 250-pound all-Midstate product has already drawn the attention of several colleges in the south.

In February, Hightower picked up his first offer from the Ole Miss Rebels and has seen steady attention from the likes of Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Alabama, Mississippi State, Ohio State, and others.

Now with the start of the spring evaluation period, Hightower feels like his recruiting may pick up a little bit more.